¹ sn Psalm 133. The psalmist affirms the benefits of family unity.

² tn Psalm 18:7 reads “the roots of the mountains.”

¹ sn Psalm 43. Many medieval Hebrew mss combine Psalm 43 and Psalm 42 into one psalm. Psalm 43 is the only psalm in Book 2 of the Psalter (Psalms 42-72) that does not have a heading, suggesting that it was originally the third and concluding section of Psalm 42. Ps 43:5 is identical to the refrain in Ps 42:11 and almost identical to the refrain in Ps 42:5.

¹ sn Psalm 15. This psalm describes the character qualities that one must possess to be allowed access to the divine presence.

¹ sn Psalm 143. As in the previous psalm, the psalmist laments his persecuted state and asks the Lord to deliver him from his enemies.

¹ sn Psalm 127. In this wisdom psalm the psalmist teaches that one does not find security by one’s own efforts, for God alone gives stability and security.

¹ sn Psalm 70. This psalm is almost identical to Ps 40:13-17. The psalmist asks for God’s help and for divine retribution against his enemies.

¹ tn Grk “and,” but specifying the reason for the praise in the psalm.

¹ sn Psalm 150. The Psalter concludes with a resounding call for praise from everything that has breath.

¹ sn Psalm 141. The psalmist asks God to protect him from sin and from sinful men.

¹ sn Psalm 138. The psalmist vows to thank the Lord for his deliverance and protection.

¹ sn Psalm 125. The psalmist affirms his confidence in the Lord’s protection and justice.

¹ sn Psalm 124. Israel acknowledges that the Lord delivered them from certain disaster.

¹ sn Psalm 107. The psalmist praises God for his kindness to his exiled people.

¹ sn Psalm 104. The psalmist praises God as the ruler of the world who sustains all life.

¹ sn Psalm 103. The psalmist praises God for his mercy and willingness to forgive his people.

¹ sn Psalm 92. The psalmist praises God because he defeats the wicked and vindicates his loyal followers.

¹ sn Psalm 76. The psalmist depicts God as a mighty warrior who destroys Israel’s enemies.

¹ sn Psalm 66. The psalmist praises God because he has delivered his people from a crisis.

¹ sn Psalm 136. In this hymn the psalmist affirms that God is praiseworthy because of his enduring loyal love, sovereign authority, and compassion. Each verse of the psalm concludes with the refrain “for his loyal love endures.”